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Houston-area leaders react to Biden's exit from presidential race
HOUSTON — As news hit that President Biden ended his reelection bid Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic party nominee, Houston-area leaders shared their reactions. This exit comes after weeks of pressure from Democrats for Biden to withdraw from the race following his debate performance...
Houston mayor and acting police chief denounce councilman's critique on Beryl response
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is at odds with a councilman over the city's response to Hurricane Beryl.Whitmire and acting Houston Police Chief, Larry Satterwhite, publicly denounced comments made by Councilman Edward Pollard regarding the death of an HPD employee in a news conference today.Pollard made his comments to ABC13 after Wednesday's city council meeting.He said in part, "We were not fully mobilized. We were having our officers come in on the day of the storm and on the morning of the storm putting those lives at risk."Pollard went on to mention, Russell Richardson, an information security officer for Houston police.The...
The 10 Times When Texans Should Call 311 & Not 911
From Houston, TX to El Paso, TX, across every tiny town in The Lone Star State, 911 operators determine the course of action needed when there's a citizen is having an emergency. But what if it's not an emergency?. 911 is the number we drill into our kids' heads and...
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Now Open in Harris County for Residents Seeking Aid After Hurricane Beryl
Harris County, TX, July 18, 2024, The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened five Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) locations in Harris County for residents seeking federal aid after the recent disasters in Harris County, including Hurricane Beryl. “There is so much need in Harris County after Hurricane Beryl and...
Houston family says damage is too extensive for crews to restore power at NE-area home post-Beryl
Friday marks 12 days that a family in northeast Houston has gone without power after Hurricane Beryl made landfall. Three trees in their backyard fell, knocking out the power, gas, and sewage lines, and another is on the verge of falling.RELATED: Airbnb.org to provide free temporary housing for Houstonians displaced by Hurricane Beryl"I went the day before yesterday and got all my hair cut off because my nerves were bad," Carolyn Ann Bennett said. "CenterPoint tells us there's nothing they can do for us now. We're caught between a rock and a hard place."The damage to their home on Harmon...
Lawsuit Filed by Three Houston Area Residents Against CenterPoint Due to Beryl Outages Resulting in Spoiled Food in Their Refrigerators
Several private citizens are suing CenterPoint Energy for loss, pain, and suffering during and after Hurricane Beryl. New details are emerging in the aftermath of the storm. The story is a common one that has been circulating since the days of Beryl – power outages leading to the unfortunate disposal of spoiled food. Recently, three individuals have taken legal action by filing a lawsuit spanning over 30 pages, seeking a refund from CenterPoint.
Editor’s Message: Blacks at the RNC, Project 2025, Missouri City sued
The Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee, and we’re getting a strong reminder that all skinfolk ain’t kinfolk. Let me be clear. I’m all for varied thought processes. Black people are not monolithic. There are several issues for both parties, so I get Black folks deciding to be Republican or Independent. What I don’t get are the Black GOPers who peddle white supremacist rhetoric as a way of being accepted into the Republican fold.
2 Texas Suburbs Ranked Among Best in the U.S.
A recent study of U.S. suburbs found two Texas cities to be among the best. For my money, suburban living is the way to go if you work in a major metropolitan area. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of the big city is totally worth the commute. Apparently,...
Family in NE Houston gets help from volunteers after Beryl's damage, Houston mayor shows up at home
A group of volunteers helped a family in northeast Houston with clean-up efforts after the family had been dealing with 12 days without power after Hurricane Beryl.The video above is from a previous report.The Bennett family has been sleeping on couches and sleeping bags, huddling together in the one room cooled by a donated generator.Volunteers from the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation and West Street Recovery helped clear the yard from debris caused by Beryl and a tree trimmer came to cut down some trees that were in the backyard.Kenneth Bennett, who is disabled, told ABC13 on Friday that...
‘Preparation, preparation, preparation.’ After Hurricane Beryl, Texas leaders look to next storm
Energy experts and local leaders say Houstonians need to start looking at every storm like it might be the big one. It's been more than a week since Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas and thousands of people still don't have power. The category 1 storm produced winds up to...
Fort Bend County to Fulshear and Katy Sees Local Dining Scene Boom with New Thai, Boba, and Pho Eateries
Fort Bend County's dining landscape is witnessing a significant expansion with the recent and upcoming openings of several eateries that promise to cater to a variety of palates. According to the Houston Chronicle, newcomers include Absolute Thai Cuisine, serving up authentic Thai street food, and Revive Cafe, a kid-friendly spot in Fulshear with boba tea and specialty coffees on its menu. Also joining the fray is Trophy Tea Café in Katy, blending poke bowls with an array of boba and fruit teas.
Friends in multiple states help Houston area SPCA after Beryl
After Hurricane Beryl stormed through the Houston region, leaving destruction in the form of downed trees and poles, not to mention power outages for more than two million people, many shelter cats and dogs were left in a precarious situation. Luckily, animal rescue friends of The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Brazoria County leaped into action.
Sheila Jackson Lee, longtime Texas congresswoman, dies at 74
Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas has died, her office announced Friday evening. She was 74 years old. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Last month, however, Jackson Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. "A fierce champion of the people, she was affectionately and simply known as 'Congresswoman' by her constituents in recognition of her near-ubiquitous presence and service to their daily lives for more than 30 years," her office said in a statement. Jackson Lee, who represented the 18th Congressional District, was "a towering figure in our politics," President Biden said in...
Cow spotted on the 'moo-ve' across the Hardy Toll Road in north Harris County
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A cow was captured on Houston Transtar cameras being utterly unstoppable on the Hardy Toll Road in north Harris County Saturday evening. The Harris County Precinct Four Constable's Office got a call around 8:15 p.m. about a brown cow wandering around the shoulder of the Hardy Toll Road at Northgate Crossing Boulevard near Spring.
Harris Central Appraisal District Reminds Property Owners of Disaster Exemption
Houston —The Harris Central Appraisal District is reminding property owners who have experienced physical damage to their property during Hurricane Beryl to apply for a temporary disaster exemption. “This has been a very active year for natural disasters so far,” said Roland Altinger, chief appraiser. “We have had flooding...
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